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单词 rest on one's laurels
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rest on one's laurels

Be so satisfied with what one has already done or achieved that one makes no further effort: with TV sports coverage becoming increasingly competitive, the BBC should beware of resting on its laurels...
  • He has experienced more adventure than most of us enjoy in a lifetime but he is not resting on his laurels and is already planning further adventures.
  • He is not resting on his laurels and has already begun working for further improvement.
  • We cannot rest on our laurels after the efforts of the weekend.
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